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Example Question #598 :Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARIED
Aching
Exercised
Fatigued
Sore
Careful
Fatigued
When someone is "weary," he or she istired. Some times, we are tired because we have worked very hard physically. This might tempt you to pick "sore" or "aching," but "weariness" istiredness. Therefore, the best option is actually "fatigued," which meansvery tired.
Example Question #1 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Activity And Energy
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TEDIOUS
Normal
Explanatory
Boring
Irritating
Surprising
Boring
When something is "tedious," it isvery boring. Often, this is because it is a repetitive thing, like a task that we have to do over and over again. The main meaning, however, of "tedious" isdull or boring.
Example Question #2 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Activity And Energy
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
WEARIED
Exercised
Sore
Fatigued
Aching
Careful
Fatigued
When someone is "weary," he or she istired. Some times, we are tired because we have worked very hard physically. This might tempt you to pick "sore" or "aching," but "weariness" istiredness. Therefore, the best option is actually "fatigued," which meansvery tired.
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